SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

Are restaurants allowed to sell and serve homemade alcohol?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only if labeled correctly

4. Yes, with a special permit

The correct answer is: No

The correct answer is that restaurants are not permitted to sell and serve homemade alcohol. This regulation is in place because homemade alcohol typically does not meet the safety and quality standards imposed by local health and regulatory authorities. The sale and service of alcohol in restaurants are heavily regulated to ensure that the products are safe for consumption and that proper licensing is maintained. Allowing homemade alcohol would bypass these important regulatory processes, potentially leading to public health risks. Special permits are generally required for serving alcoholic beverages, but these permits do not extend to homemade alcoholic products, which maintains a standard of accountability and quality in the industry. Therefore, the regulation prohibits the sale and service of homemade alcohol in restaurants.